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Catedral of Caracas

This constructon was raised between 1665 and 1713, in the present corner of La Torre, on one of the corners of the Bolivar Plaza, shortly after which in 1641 an earthquake destroyed the old church that was based there. In this temple are the mortal rests of the parents and wife of Simón Bolivar.

Extract of the Eccelesiastic Records of Catedral de Caracas (1615-1831)

Basilica of Santa Teresa

Located between the corners of Palm to Santa Teresa, in the center of Caracas, this work made in neoclassic style, in fact is constituted by two churches: to the west Santa Ana and the east Santa Teresa. The basilica contains an image of Christ which is known with the name of Nazareno of San Pablo, that dates from almost two centuries, widely venerated mainly in Easter to have, in agreement with the popular belief, miraculous virtues and powers. Under the great cupola, ornamented with fresh, the altar is located, which can be observed from any point of the temple. The Basilica of Santa Teresa, National Monument, was built on the ruins of the old Oratorio of San Felipe Neri which dates from 1771. The Designer of the same one was the architect Stolen Juan Manrique and his technical director Dr Jesus Muñoz Tebar.

Church of San Francisco

It’s importance as historical patrimony of the natives of Caracas were worth for it to be declared National Monument. The construction of this church began in 1575, although it underwent external remodeling in XVII (17th) and XVIII (18th) centuries. The original scenery has practically stayed intact. The historical load of this templ is powerful, for it was there where Simón Bolivar was proclaimed the Liberator. In addition, it has an altarpiece that is considered one of the best conserved piece of the Venezuelan colonial art.

Santa Capilla

Protects one of the most consecrated pieces of the Venezuelan painter Arturo Michelena: multiplication of breads. This work also erected by Guzmán Blanco in 1883, at the corner Santa Capilla of Urdaneta avenue.